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Overview |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
| Location | Huntingdon, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,292 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #296 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | juniata.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,322 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,322 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,546 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,925 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,076 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,917 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 2,090 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.6% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Juniata College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 1,292 students)
Juniata College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Juniata College or Temple?
- Juniata College is 162% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($55,322.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.6% higher at Juniata College than Temple University ($55,322.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Temple ($28,925 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 25.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,546 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Temple University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 237% larger than aid received Temple University ($40,076 vs. $11,891)
Juniata College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Juniata College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Juniata College .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Juniata College (71.6%)
Juniata College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Juniata College or Temple? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Temple and Juniata College.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Temple University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $3,200 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $53,100)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/